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Why Choose DePaul
& the English Language Academy?

The region's premier English language program features intensive instruction and a diverse student population. ELA prepares students for university study and professional advancement in the global workplace.

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#127 In National Universities
-U.S. News & World Report (2022)
#32 Undergraduate Entrepreneurship Program
-The Princeton Review (2021)
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#16 Film School in the Nation
-the Hollywood Reporter (2021)
#5 Game Design Program in the Nation
-Animation Career Review (2021)
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#23 Top U.S. Animation Schools and Colleges
-Animation Career Review (2021)
#62 Best Value Schools
-U.S. News & World Report (2022)
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Ranked #125
by U.S. News & World Report
1898
DePaul was founded in 1898
The Largest
Catholic university in the United States
22,000
More than 22,000 students at DePaul
15:1
student-faculty-ratio
300+
undergraduate majors and graduate programs
97% of classes
taught by faculty members, not teaching assistants
114
DePaul is home to students from all 50 states and 114 countries
90%
Over 90% success rate for recent graduates across all levels
350+
Student organizations
Ranked #125
ELA operates on a quarter-based academic calendar
- 4 start dates per year
ELA
Ranked #125
Conditional Admission
to most undergraduate and graduate programs
ELA
Ranked #125
Easy Transition- to undergraduate and graduate programs with no TOEFL or IELTS
ELA
Ranked #125
Small Class Sizes with about 10-17 students in ELA classes
ELA
Ranked #125
Experienced Instructors with advanced degrees
ELA
Ranked #125
ELA students get access to student services and resources offered by DePaul University
ELA
Ranked #125
ELA courses offered in 4 skills: Writing, Reading, Grammar, and Spoken English/Listening
ELA
Ranked #125
Outstanding University Support for non-native English speakers
ELA
Ranked #125
18 hours of in-class instruction per week across 5 levels
ELA
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Why Choose DePaul?

  • Ranked #125
    by U.S. News World and World Report
  • Founded in 1898
  • The largest Catholic university in the United States
  • More than 22,000 students
  • 300+ undergraduate majors and graduate programs
  • 97% of classes taught by faculty members, not teaching assistants
  • 15:1 student-to-faculty ratio
  • Over 90% success rate for recent graduates across all levels
  • Students from all 50 states and 114 countries
  • 350+ student organizations

Why Choose the English Language Academy?

  • Quarter-based academic calendar-4 start dates per year
  • Conditional admission to most undergraduate and graduate programs
  • Easy transition  to undergraduate and graduate programs with no TOEFL or IELTS
  • Small class sizes with about 10-17 students
  • Experienced instructors with advanced degrees
  • 97% of classes taught by faculty members, not teaching assistants
  • Access to student services and resources offered by DePaul University
  • Courses offered in 4 skills: Writing, Reading, Grammar, and Spoken English/Listening
  • Outstanding university support for non-native speakers
  • 18 hours of in-class instruction per week across 5 levels
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